First female chief appointed to Royal Mint
For the first time in its one-thousand-year history, the Royal Mint will be led by a woman. Anne Jessopp is now in charge of the institution and its 900 employees. “I am delighted to be appointed to lead this unique and important British organization”, she said.
Royal Mint Bullion offers the first Britannia Platinum Bullion coins
Britannia, personification of the British nation, and Queen Elizabeth II are displayed on the first platinum bullion coins which were produced for the first time at the Royal Mint.
Rusty Pennies
Alexander Basok’s current fixed-price list 45 features both foreign and US medals, many of which executed by leading world medallists, as well as a range of medallic issues with denominations and a good choice of gifts and accessories.
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 903 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Long Beach
During the Long Beach Coin Expo from 22-26 February 2018 Heritage will auction off more than 5,700 lots from more than 200 individual consignors. 11 top collections accentuate the multi-million Dollar event.
Davissons Ltd, USA-Cold Spring, MN
Davissons Ltd, Auction 37, closing February 21, 2018 has been assembled over many months emphasizing quality, variety and value – interesting coins, tokens and medals centered on the firm’s specializations in ancient and British coins.
Solidus Numismatik e.K.
In their Premium Auction 26 ending 17 February 2018 Solidus will offer 444 lots from ancient to modern coins. Exceedingly rare ancient and medieval coins from Germany and Europe deserve attention as well as coins of the Habsburg Dynasty and Romania.
Impressions of the World Money Fair
330 exhibitors informed roughly 15,000 convention visitors about the newest trends in numismatics at the World Money Fair. Here you’ll find some photographic impressions of the world’s largest coin convention.
India opens Pandora’s Box
Only 3,650 of India’s 500,000 monuments are protected by law. A study has shown that the legal regulations are hardly ever put into practice. A new law will make the situation a lot worse.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the couch ...